Trustee

With a new CEO in post and a strategy review underway, Why me? is now seeking three new Trustees to join our Board and support the growth and development of our small and impactful organisation. 

You will bring a passion for Restorative Justice and a willingness and commitment to work alongside the rest of the Board and CEO. You will have an interest in ensuring the good governance of the charity, which is a company limited by guarantee. You will need to support the aims and objectives of Why me?  and have time to commit to Board and other meetings. We are especially interested in people who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• lived experience of Restorative Justice

• expertise in criminal justice policy and/or campaigning

• knowledge or experience of good governance, charity management/HR

Full induction training and support will be given.

The Role

Trustees are responsible to the Charity Commission for the good governance of Why me? and ensure that the organisation’s activities meet the aims and objectives of the charity. They also set the strategic direction; support the CEO and staff in managing the organisation; and take responsibility for financial probity, accounting and risk.
 

The Commitment

The Board meets 4 times a year with options to join sub-committees and to support specific areas of the organisation’s work and development. Meetings usually take place quarterly on Wednesdays from 12-2pm, at our office in London, and can be joined remotely. Trustees are encouraged to attend in person when possible. On average Trustees can expect to spend around 4 hours a month on Why me? activities.  This is a voluntary position,  and reasonable expenses are paid.

The application process 

Why me? actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. We recognise the contribution that people with criminal records can make as employees or volunteers and welcome applications from those with a criminal conviction. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We will put in place measures to ensure that candidates with disabilities and additional needs can access the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, gender, age, religion,sexual orientation or ethnic group, but, as people from younger age groups, black and ethnic minority groups,  and people affected by crime are currently under-represented on the Board, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.
 

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining the following:

• why you’d like to be a Trustee for Why me?

• the skills and experience you can offer and how you can make them work for Why me?

• what Restorative Justice means to you

Please also confirm that you meet the requirements of the post and tell us about any which you cannot meet.